Project Finance Associate at Baker Botts

The role

Baker Botts is seeking a Project Finance Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join its Finance and Projects practices in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. This role will focus on complex domestic and cross-border project finance transactions, particularly in the energy sector.

What you'll do

Represent lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders in project finance transactions
Structure and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation
Support transactions involving DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) financing, including Title XVII and ATVM programs
Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution across multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated, high-profile transactions

What we're looking for

2-5 years of experience in project finance transactions at a leading law firm

Experience representing sponsors, lenders, or investors in complex domestic and cross-border energy project finance transactions

Familiarity with renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or energy transition projects

Experience with DOE-backed financings or similar government-supported programs

Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments

Excellent academic credentials

Strong attention to detail

Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in)

Experience in conventional or renewable power projects and/or midstream and downstream energy projects· nice to have

Familiarity with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) financing programs· nice to have

Benefits

The salary range is $235,000 to $390,000 and depends on a candidate's experience

Hiring contacts

Stephanie Roth

stephanie.roth@bakerbotts.com

Project Finance Associate